Gun Manufacturers Count

On Loopholes For Sales

July 2, 1994

Our legislators were quick to celebrate their victory over the National Rifle Association and the assault weapon manufacturers, but where is the law?

While the House and Senate discuss the differences, one of the manufacturers is working overtime Saturdays and Sundays to stockpile 40,000 frames and magazines. It is gambling on a loophole that grandfathers in these frames, claiming they were manufactured prior to the passing of the law.

The truth is, it's only the frame not a complete assembly; it will take a year to make and purchase all the rest of the components to make a complete weapon.

Let's get the legislation passed and make sure the loopholes the NRA is counting on are sealed off.